Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Broccoli?
Centrochelys sulcata · Brassica oleracea var. italica
Caution
Once per week maximum, small amount
The Tortoise Table
Goitrogenic Brassica. Limit to occasional use.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Once per week maximum, small amount
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Goitrogenic Brassica. Limit to occasional use.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Once per week maximum, small amount.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw broccoli
47mg
Calcium
66mg
Phosphorus
0.7:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
2.8g
Protein
2.6g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Brassica oleracea — caution. Goitrogenic. Occasional only.
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